She's On The Money MONEY DIARIES: Frome Homelessness To Homeowner
Jan 14, 2024
From homelessness to homeownership, this inspiring Money Diarist shares their journey of flipping their life around. They discuss their challenging upbringing, experience of homelessness, and determination to achieve homeownership. They also talk about their career as a mental health support worker, investments, debt, and superannuation. In addition, they explore the concept of a family home as an investment, their money-saving habits, and love for thrifting and DIY. The hosts provide advice on achieving financial goals and praise the listener's journey.
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Contrasting Parental Influences & Homelessness
- The diarist grew up with contrasting financial influences: a financially stable mother and a manipulative, irresponsible father.
- This led to homelessness from ages 20-22 after distancing herself from her father.
Escape and Self-Discovery
- The diarist ran away at 20, driving 16 hours to a food truck job and living out of her car and a tent.
- Though unstable, this period offered freedom and self-reliance.
Return, Stability, and New Beginnings
- COVID prompted the diarist's return, leading her to access Centrelink for the first time due to increased stability.
- This stability allowed her to pursue studies and volunteer work in community services and child protection.